How far is Gainesville, FL from Tampa, FL?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Gainesville and Tampa is 118.02 miles (189.93 km).

Flight distance from Gainesville, FL to Tampa, FL is 118.02 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 15 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 14 minutes to travel from Gainesville to Tampa with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Gainesville, Florida to Tampa, Florida is: 130.08 miles (209.35 km) by car.

Driving from Gainesville to Tampa will take approximately 02 hours 01 minutes.

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#1 Gainesville

The third most populous city in Florida. It is located in Alachua County in north-central Florida. Gainesville is known for its many colleges and universities, its many parks and green spaces, and its many attractions, such as the University of Florida and the Matheson Museum.

Population 135004
GPS Coordinates 29°39'6"N 82°19'29"W
Latitude 29.6516300
Longitude -82.3248300
Altitude 54
Country United States
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#2 Tampa

The third most populous city in Florida and the center of the Tampa metropolitan area. It is located on the Gulf Coast of Florida. Tampa is known for its beaches, its Busch Gardens amusement park, and its many attractions, such as the Florida Aquarium and the Museum of Science and Industry.

Population 407599
GPS Coordinates 27°56'51"N 82°27'30"W
Latitude 27.9475200
Longitude -82.4584300
Altitude 1
Country United States

Estimated Travel Time Between Gainesville and Tampa

The distance between Gainesville and Tampa is 209 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 02 hours 19 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.

There is no time difference between Gainesville and Tampa. The current time is 07:52:24.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 04 hours 20 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 03 hours 15 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 02 hours 36 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 02 hours 10 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 01 hours 51 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 01 hours 44 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 01 hours 37 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 17.38 liters (4.59 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Gainesville and Tampa.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Gainesville to Tampa is $15.26 (diesel $19.97).

Florida gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.32 $3.74 $4.07 $4.35
Total $15.26 $17.18 $18.66 $19.97

Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.

The average gas price (in Florida ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.324 (Diesel $4.350) /gallon. Last changed prices on December 23, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Gainesville and Tampa (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.

Distance to Other Cities

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